“Just living is not enough… One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” ~Hans Christian Andersen~

It was always great to look back at times when you spend times with your parents. Especially to a bewitching place like Sonya’s Garden. It is one of Tagaytay’s pride if I may say. And I can not contain my excitement when I got there. The place transported me to a foreign place.

This used to be the focal point of the place..

Cabbage rose..

I was like a child taking photos from every corner. Of which the endless floating flowers are my favorites. There are lots of them.

They say some of the flowers at Sonya’s are edible..

The place is scented, it was a natural sweet scent emanating from everywhere dancing along the soft blow of wind. I guess it’s coming from the flowers themselves and the leaves of every tree and plants surrounding the place.

I have been seeing these tiles in most places in Tagaytay.

You would not believe, some of the petals are edible too.

Sounds of rippling waters are so relaxing..

Blue, indigo, violet.

It was just a day trip, but it’s worth it and I am certain this is not my last time to visit. I especially loved their food, some items from the “panaderia” which we brought home, and the soothing feeling I got from their spa. The sound of rippling water which comes from the glass panel windows during the massage session was definitely relaxing. It was also a surprise to see a bowl of flower when it was my turn to lie on my chest. Truly a breather.

I actually wanna lie down here, though it has become a favorite spot for picture taking. There is already a queue waiting for their turns.

Can’t wait for my turn. Swedish please. =)

Puka shells and some wooden beads created a soft lovely sound as the wind passed by them.

Under my bed..when the attendant asked me to turn, so she can massage my back, I was surprised by the view under..

An old banca turned to bench..

Glorious!

Capiz for me felt so country..

Before leaving, we bought some breads from the pastry shop..=)

Have a sit! ❤

I guess, this is goin’ to be just one of my memorable visits at Sonya’s Garden. Who knows, I might even spend a day or two here. Crossin’ my fingers..<3

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Hi! I’m Beaut!

They used to call me “Laguna girl”. I grew up in San Pedro, Laguna in the Southern part of the Philippines. An only daughter with an only son.

Passionate with so many things. A lover of life itself. First is to write. I used to sing (I specifically love the stage), I read a lot, I cook simple to challenging recipes for my loved ones, I travel to capture breathtaking pictures (inheriting love for Photography from my late father), a Nature lover, I find rainbows, butterflies, flowers and trees as God’s most beautiful gifts.

I love it that traveling lets me try and learn cuisines that are new to me (I’m a foodie) and it allows me to meet different people too.

I do abstract painting, I am a Craft enthusiast (quilting & scrap-booking), all of which are my own way of expressing my love for life. I’m happy when I blog and I also need to see if I’m going to click in that premise. Sharing anything that might benefit my circle and mankind too, specifically my fellow Filipinos here and abroad.

I’m a color devotee and been in love with the color purple or violet. I dreamt of joining that team who does outdoor murals. Or anything that has to do with the Arts.

Coffee is my water and my comfort food are: cheesecakes topped w/ blueberries, frozen yogurt, sansrival and cream puff. I mastered fettuccine carbonara because it is my favorite, along broccoli with prawns and mushrooms.

Secretly, I love “Stitch” – that grinning indigo pup. =) And still in love with Daryl (remember those muscles in this series “The Walking Dead”).

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